Fact check: Dragon Age the Vielguard had some of the worse writing, not just in a Bioware game, but in RPG game history.

1. Summary of the results

The claim about Dragon Age: The Veilguard having "some of the worse writing" appears to be an overstatement based on available analyses. While there are legitimate criticisms of the game's writing, particularly from industry professionals ^[1], the evidence doesn't support ranking it among the worst in RPG history. German reviews indicate that while the story has some weaknesses, it's generally good with only specific areas being less convincing than previous entries in the series ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• A senior BioWare UX designer, Åsa Roos, provided specific critiques about the writing being heavy-handed and condescending, with particular concern about the lack of subtlety in storytelling ^[1]
• The game appears to have learned from previous mistakes in some areas, suggesting an evolution in design philosophy rather than pure regression ^[2]
• Reviews are mixed rather than uniformly negative, indicating a more nuanced reception than the original statement suggests ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• It makes an extreme comparative claim ("worst in RPG game history") that isn't supported by any of the available sources ^[3]
• It ignores the mixed reception documented in review aggregations ^[3]
• While there are legitimate criticisms from industry professionals, these focus on specific aspects of the writing rather than condemning it as universally poor ^[1]
• The statement fails to acknowledge that the game has made improvements in some areas while struggling in others ^[2]

The hyperbolic nature of the claim appears to be more characteristic of emotional fan reaction rather than objective critical assessment.